As Iran War Turns Into Economic Battle, a New U.S. Strategy Recalls Old Ones
The United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.
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Art Heist: 4 Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen From Sicily
The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.
Canadian Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Takes Off
Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 190,000 Canadians want him gone.
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
With Priests Scarce in Rural Italy, an African Pastor Is Filling the Void
Immigrants have long eased labor shortages on farms and factories in Italy. But churches also need foreign-born priests, like the Rev. Vincent Souly of the Ivory Coast.
A Shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto Exposes a Neighborhood’s Guns-for-Hire Network
A shooting at a U.S. Consulate has thrust a neighborhood with a troubled past into the center of an emerging criminal phenomenon: young guns for hire as gig workers in the underworld economy.
How a Ukrainian Bank Worker Came to Face Life in a Russian Prison
Artem Murdid, his mother and his girlfriend are accused of terrorism. They say they did nothing wrong.
Trump’s Other Hold on the Americas: The Visa
As part of its expansionist approach to the Western Hemisphere, the Trump administration is trying to reassert its dominance, one U.S. visa at a time.
Cholera Outbreak Sickens Over 90 in Myanmar’s Biggest City
Civil war and military rule have weakened Myanmar’s health care system, while heavy monsoon rains have increased the risk of waterborne disease.
After Women in India Joined Protests, Online Harassment Followed
Widespread online abuse and visits from the police show the added risks women take standing up for their beliefs in a patriarchal society.
Britain’s Farage Takes a Page From Trump’s Playbook Amid Investigations
Nigel Farage, the Reform U.K. leader who resigned from Parliament and won back his seat on Thursday, stays on the offensive and says voters don’t care about allegations of financial impropriety.
Bou Meng, Rare Survivor of Khmer Rouge Torture House, Dies at 85
Saved by his ability to paint, he was one of only a handful of prisoners to make it out of the brutal prison Tuol Sleng.
$10 Million in Gold Found Buried Under Former Brewery in Belgium
A construction worker’s drill struck gold during a renovation project in East Flanders, setting off a search for the owners of the stashed fortune.
Where to Eat and Drink at a Barcelona Bar Like a Local
The classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them.
How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
Iran Says Qatar Captured Its Pilots Months Ago, a Claim Qatar Rejects
Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government denies detaining any Iranian pilots.
Palestinian Rappers Shabjdeed and Saint Levant in Spat Over Authenticity
Shabjdeed, a rapper in the West Bank, criticized a fellow Palestinian musician in a song, saying his Western lifestyle and lyrics were far removed from life back home.
Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring
Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say
The Lebanese health ministry said children were among those killed. The Israeli prime minister’s office said Hezbollah had struck first, injuring three Israeli soldiers.
Syrian Convicted in Austria of Civil War Abuses Is Detained in Syria
Musab Abu Rukbah, a former police chief, left Austria after appealing his eight-year sentence for crimes committed during Syria’s civil war.
At Least 47 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia
The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.
Where Future Champions Race Against the Tide
An uninhabited Irish island fills up one day each summer for a treasured amateur horse race in which young jockeys ride across the shifting sands.
Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
Quit Lit
There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.
Summer Camps Strive to Stay Part of Canadian Life, Despite Hurdles
Long a tradition for many kids and teenagers across the country, overnight camps are facing financial and cultural hurdles as inflation bites and parenting trends shift.
The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
Russia Campaigned to Derail Moldova’s Pro-Western Government
In Moldova, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government.
Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power
The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.
Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks
French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
A Prominent Mexican Politician Says U.S. Revoked His Visa
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, a former president’s son, lashed out at the Trump administration after he said it canceled his visa, another flashpoint in the tense U.S.-Mexico relationship.
Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead
Mr. Arday resigned last week after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.
Five Arrested in Connection to Stolen Works by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse, Prosecutors Say
The Italian military police said that art collectively valued at more than $10 million had been found five months after being taken in a nighttime heist near Parma.
As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers
Defense Minister Katz called for the military to turn over to the police the responsibility for protecting Palestinians after two West Bank families were besieged by violent settlers.
When a Rare Wolf Got Too Close, Denmark Faced a Conservation Dilemma
The authorities tracked the animal after a string of close encounters with residents, reigniting a bitter debate over how a small, densely populated country should live with wolves.
Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations
The electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen.
Kevin Rideout, American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger, Is Released
Kevin Rideout, a pilot, was abducted from his home in the country’s capital, Niamey, last fall. His mission organization said he was in “good health” after his release.
Israeli Settlers Resume West Bank Siege After Eviction
The military’s failure to keep extremists away from two Palestinian families trapped in their West Bank homes made clear the chaos gripping the Israeli-occupied territory.
As Europe Gets Hotter, Its Transportation Systems Struggle to Cope
The continent’s railways and roads “were engineered for a climate that no longer exists,” one expert said.
The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.
In an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.
France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children
The move was a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ban. He vowed to pass a new version before he leaves office next spring.
Heat Is Hammering Europe, Again. Here’s What That Looks Like.
Extreme temperatures and repeated wildfires are pushing infrastructure to the limit and testing the continent’s resolve.
With Trump’s Hamas Deal in Peril, Kushner Set to Visit Israel for Gaza Talks
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s senior aide, is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who has rejected a U.S.-backed deal to disarm Hamas.
Record-Breaking Rainfall Leaves Eight Dead and Thousands Stranded in Japan
Three months’ worth of rain fell in just 12 hours in a region east of Tokyo, leading to deadly flooding.
Farage Wins Special U.K. Election That He Initiated, as Expected
Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform U.K., won the Clacton by-election with 63 percent. Count Binface, a novelty candidate, came second with 27 percent, a personal best.
8 Matisse Works, Looted from Library in Brazil, Are Recovered
The prints by the French master were taken in São Paulo last year in a brazen daylight heist.
After Notre-Dame Fire, France Restored the Cathedral — but Not These Windows
France has faithfully renovated most of what burned at Notre-Dame in 2019. Contentiously, six towering windows will soon be replaced by a new design.
Afghan Women Erased From Public Life in Five Years of Taliban Rule
Decrees restricting the rights of women and girls to study, work, travel and act independently now threaten to damage Afghanistan permanently, experts say.
Electric Thrills
Electric motorcycle sales are surging in Pakistan, as wartime prices accelerate the pivot away from fossil fuels in the developing world.
Will Sudan’s El Obeid Become the Next El Fasher? What to Know.
Taking El Obeid would allow the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to consolidate its hold on western Sudan, a significant strategic goal.
After 2 Plasma Donor Deaths, Company Pauses Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish company, said “unfounded attention” on its blood plasma business in Canada had led it to temporarily end collections at 17 clinics.